As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Former NFL star cornerback Vontae Davis has been found dead in a Florida home at the age of 35.
A death investigation is underway.
According to property records, the home is owned by Adaline Davis, who is Davis’ grandmother.
Police said that a male was found deceased at the home and that no foul play was involved.
Davis played 10 seasons before retiring in 2018.
Miami Dolphins (2009-2011)
Indianapolis Colts (2012-2017)
Buffalo Bills (2018)
Davis played his college football career for the Fighting Illini and had 139 solo tackles and seven interceptions in three seasons.
He was a selected as the 25th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. The two-time Pro Bowler had 396 tackles, 22 interceptions, and two sacks over his career. He abruptly retired in the middle of a Bills game in 2018.2014 was Vontae Davis’ best season:
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